An Aspen Affair
The Food and Wine Classic was a Sophisticated Success

   For three action-packed days recently, the fun, sophisticated events that comprise the Food & Wine Classic took over Aspen, Colo., with their education and their entertainment for fortunate members of the industry.   
   From June 16-18, 2006, the 24th annual Food & Wine Classic, hosted by Food & Wine magazine, attracted scores of authors, chefs, mixologists and other attendees. Reserve tastings, wine seminars and cooking demonstrations, led by such renowned personalities as Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay, Wolfgang Puck and Mario Batali, served guests with a tasty treat while instructing them on the finer points of the culinary arts.  
   “Aspen Food & Wine is an outstanding event not only for wine, but it has become popular among the spirit companies,” said Patrick Henry, president of Patrick Henry Creative Promotions Inc. “It features excellent social events with some of the top buyers in the country attending. Aspen is a  beautiful setting with some really good restaurant concepts.”  
   For more information  on this year’s Classic and for future dates, visit http://www.foodandwine.com/ext/classic/.

From June 16-18, 2006, the 24th annual Food & Wine Classic, hosted by Food & Wine magazine, attracted scores of authors, chefs, mixologists and other attendees

Scott Moore, U.S. director of national accounts, Pernod Ricard, USA; Ken Kribel, Southern Wine & Spirits, Angela Wyka and Michelle Kientz, Patrick Henry Creative Promotions

Patrick Henry, Rhonda Coolures, Tami Sturcken, Larry Sturcken of E&J Gallo Winery; Judy Keeler and Paul Keeler, VPof food and beverage, Hilton Hotels Corporation

Michelle Pae, director of beverage strategy, Olive Garden, and Cindy Busi, director of beverage, Hard Rock Cafe International

Michael Bombard, director of beverage, E-Brand Restaurants, and Jennifer Robinson, C.O.O., Oxford Publishing Inc., enjoy a glass of vino at SWS’s Party on the River, an Aspen highlight.

Mrs. Joe Smith, Joe Smith, Monin Inc.; Suzan Waldschmidt, beverage manager, Outback Steakhouse, and Michelle Pae, director of beverage strategy, Olive Garden

Jon Magio, Patrón Spirits, with Rich Verrecchia, director of beverage, OSI Concepts

David Commer, Commer Beverage Consulting, and his wife Cathy wait for the book signing of Wolfgang Puck.

Clay Dover, VP of marketing, Bennigan’s, and wife, Rebecca.

 

Some photos provided by Patrick Henry Creative Promotions.